Windows WN11-SO-000205
DISA STIG recommends
WN11-SO-000205 CAT I
The LanMan authentication level must be set to send NTLMv2 response only, and to refuse LM and NTLM.
NIST SP 800-53: CM-6
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If the following registry value does not exist or is not configured as specified, this is a finding: Registry Hive: HKEY_LOCAL_MACHINE Registry Path: \SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet\Control\Lsa\ Value Name: LmCompatibilityLevel Value Type: REG_DWORD Value: 5
Fix
Configure the policy value for Computer Configuration >> Windows Settings >> Security Settings >> Local Policies >> Security Options >> "Network security: LAN Manager authentication level" to "Send NTLMv2 response only. Refuse LM & NTLM".
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